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Read this manual carefully before commencing installation.

This manual covers all Mainsboost vertical composite vessels.

Mainsboost Installation, Operation & 

Maintenance Instructions

Please leave this instruction booklet with the home owner as it contains 

important warranty, maintenance and safety information

CE compliant product

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WARRANTY

MAINSBOOST

Summary of Contents for Mainsboost MB 100CV

Page 1: ...vers all Mainsboost vertical composite vessels Mainsboost Installation Operation Maintenance Instructions Please leave this instruction booklet with the home owner as it contains important warranty ma...

Page 2: ...nt and reliable water services Installation parameters must not exceed the values given in the technical specifications STORAGE If this product is not to be installed immediately on receipt ensure tha...

Page 3: ...is fixed to the floor using suitable fixings to avoid risk of toppling over z To prevent personal injury ensure all water pressure is released from the pressure system prior to work being performed En...

Page 4: ...sboost water performance system will be delivered in a minimum of two boxes on one pallet Please check the contents within 24 hours of receipt and if any component is damaged please contact Stuart Tur...

Page 5: ...n water is drawn off by downstream services the water from the mains is supplemented by the water from the Mainsboost unit to provide a balanced supply at consistent pressure to downstream services It...

Page 6: ...ed prior to completing the installation flux damage will void any warranty 2 15 Pipework design Care should be taken in the design of pipework runs to minimize the risk of air locks e g use drawn bend...

Page 7: ...ater pressure An incoming water pressure of at least 2 0 bar is required and should not exceed 5 bar If mains pressure is below 2 0 bar the Mainsboost vessel should be supplemented with a pump unit co...

Page 8: ...ck and the Mainsboost vessel 4 12 System designation It is important to understand what upstream and downstream refers to before starting the installation Upstream The term Upstream refers to the syst...

Page 9: ...ls can be fitted wherever there is a space for example utility kitchen upstairs cupboard or loft providing adequate provisions are taken for the weight frost protection etc see Fig 4 5 13 Multiple occ...

Page 10: ...et the much higher demand Fig 6 shows all vessels being located in the same place 5 15 Water softener Note If a water softener is to be fitted it must be located between the upstream line in kit and t...

Page 11: ...e tank inlet pipe at the base using suitable thread seal such as PTFE tape or liquid thread lock see Fig 8 b Cut a piece of 28 mm dia copper pipe to 100 mm and push into the vessel connector c Fit the...

Page 12: ...Step 2a Monobloc Upstream line in kit 22mm 28mm The Monobloc upstream line in kit includes 1 Monobloc unit 2 Pressure gauge upstream 3 Pressure gauge downstream 4 Mainsboost vessel connector See step...

Page 13: ...than the upstream line in kit accepts as this will impair performance Step 2b Upstream line in kit 35mm 42mm 54mm The upstream line in kit includes 1 inline strainer 2 pressure gauge upstream 3 doubl...

Page 14: ...ion of the installation follow the commissioning process below z Leave all outlet valves closed z Turn on stopcock and open inlet ballvalve both pressure gauges on inlet and PRV will start to show mov...

Page 15: ...860 kPa 8 6 bar Maximum rated temperature 90 o C Min Max operating temperature Min 4 o C Max 35 o C Performance Pressure vessel Continuous strand fiberglass with epoxy resin Membrane Butyl rubber Mod...

Page 16: ...sure Mains pressure dropped Check pressure gauge on supply 2 Fig 10 If below 2 0 bar at peak times recommend use of Mainsboost Charger pump PRV set incorrectly Check PRV Gauge should read between 1 5...

Page 17: ...ranty Damage arising from incorrect installation improper use unauthorised repair normal wear and tear and defects which have a negligible effect on the value or operation of the unit Reasonable evide...

Page 18: ...18 NOTES...

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Page 20: ...12100 1 Simple Pressure Vessel Directive 2014 29 EU IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT THE MAINSBOOST SYSTEM AS SERIAL NUMBER BELOW COMPLIES WITH THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ABOVE E E C DIRECTIVES RES...

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